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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.72, 43,554.91 and 10,312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.72, 43,554.91 and 10,312.18 is: 15,469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.72 : 43,554.91 = 10,312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.72/43,554.91 = 10,312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.72x = 43,554.91 × 10,312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.72x = 449,146,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,146,071.80/29,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,469.81

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